Editorial

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Food establishments are on the rise in the United Kingdom, producing a widevariety of cuisine to cater for a variety of tastes in a global market. However, asignificant proportion of the population will experience a foodborne illness atsome point in their lives, and in 2018 alone there were estimated to be 2.4million food borne illness related cases in the UK [1]with a resulting 180 deathsper year. Whilst Local Authorities monitor and inspect these establishmentsperiodically, the importance of those who work within food business cannot beunderestimated. As such the aim of this research study was to explore foodhandlers’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour towards food safety and foodhandling practices in restaurants within Liverpool. Using both convenience andsnowball sampling, the research employed a quantitative online questionnaire togather data from the target population of food handlers. The responses from 52participants were then analysed using a combination of Microsoft Excel andSPSS version 28. The results of the study reveal that food handlers in Liverpoolfood businesses have a generally satisfactory level of food safety knowledge;their attitudes expressed demonstrated a strong positive approach and theyengage in safe behaviour. However, the results show some areas of concern:knowledge surrounding harmful pathogens was lacking; behaviour in relation tothe use of mobile phones in the kitchen and attitudes towards attending workwhilst unwell. Therefore whilst the overall knowledge, attitude and behaviours offood handlers appears acceptable that does not mean they do not pose risk tocustomers. Whilst all participants had received training, this did not alwaystranslate into improved food handling knowledge, attitudes or behaviours.Training, therefore, must be tailored to reflect the needs to the individual withthe understanding that knowledge, attitudes and behaviours are linked.
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A survey study toinvestigate food handler’sknowledge, attitudes andbehaviour towards foodsafety and food practicesin restaurants in Liverpool

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Chlorination is one of the most commonly used procedures for drinking waterdisinfection. The research aimed to soptimise the subsequent disinfection ofdrinking water with chlorine in the water supply network in the city Velenje,taking into account the applicable legislation. The gradual reduction of chlorinedosage was implemented with simultaneous monitoring of selected physico-chemical and microbiological parameters of drinking water. During the two-month period, 418 samples were taken at 22 previously defined differentsampling spots. Free chlorine values were reduced from the initial 0,18 mg/L tothe final 0,08 mg/L at the outlet, while values at some remote sampling sitesreached only 0,01 mg/L of free chlorine. Microbiological analyses of samplesshowed that the drinking water met the limit values in the regulations, despitethe low values of free chlorine. Based on the results, a modified chlorination ofdrinking water was introduced in the tested supply area, and the introduction ofa similar regime in other supply areas is being actively considered. In this way,we reduce the consumption of disinfectants and ensure the supply of qualityand healthy drinking water to consumers.
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Optimisation of chlorinedisinfection in drinkingwater supply network

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Currently, the complex bottom-up emissions inventories are in rise. Itsdevelopment is essential for both understanding the sources of air pollutionand designing effective air pollution control measures. Anyway, the mainchallenge to get the most reliable emissions evidence is the variety ofcontributing sources, the complexity of the technology mix and the lack ofreliable emission factors. The input data bases are improving constantly, bymore reliable statistics and survey-based data. Our study reveals thestrengths and deficiency of currently published scientific papers on the topicof emission inventory. With that purpose, 40 crucial scientific papers wereselected. We first highlight the period and geographic region, when and wherethe inventories were made for. We then summarize the sector-basedestimates of emissions of different species contained by SNAP sectors inselected inventories. Additionally, the resolution of inventories is analysed.Finally, the last section summarizing common ways of assessing andvalidating inventories and their main purpose. This review shows that there isstill a lot of chance to improve emissions inventories in a way to develop inputdata and emission factors for different technologies and activities or todevelop inventories on fine grids. Those efforts will give us wider knowledgeabout pollution sources and will lead to accepted better air quality policy.
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University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine

State of the Art Emission Inventory and Their Application: Literature review

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